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TRIAS, Joven Aro
TRIAS, Joven Aro Passed away on Feb. 11, 2013, after 84 years on this earth. He passed after a brief hospital stay at Antelope Valley Hospital. He was born on November 15, 1928, in his hometown of General Trias, Cavite, Philippines which was named after his great-grandfather, Mariano Trias. His parents were Isidro and Eulogia Aro Trias. He was a devoted husband and father leaving behind his wife of 61 years, Delia B. Trias, four of five children, Jennie Trias, Dan Trias, Jeffrey (Maria) Trias, Penny (Scott) Baker, seven grandchildren Jeffrey Trias, Jr., Andrea (Patrick) Shearer, C. Keiko Trias, Brandon Trias, and twins: Joven and Samantha Baker and three great-granddaughters twins Taylor and Madison Trias and Athena Cabanilla. Also survived by two brothers in the San Diego area, Emiliano and Jolly Trias, siblings in the Philippines as well as many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-laws, cousins and godchildren here in the U.S., as well as the Philippines. A long time California City resident since 1974, Joven was a 23 year Navy veteran and retiree from the Civil Service system after years of working at Edwards Air Force base in the supply area. He loved baseball and enjoyed a good recliner watching Filipino television. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in California City on Saturday, February 16, 2013. A viewing was held at the family home on Thursday and Friday prior to the funeral. Joven was interred in the California City Memorial Park alongside his son, Joven Trias, Jr., who passed back in 2001. Funeral arrangements were handled by Stickel Mortuary. He will be greatly missed.